5-Year-Old Captures Judges' Hearts Before Shocking Them With Performance Of A Classic

Aug 09, 2021 by apost team

With so much talent blooming all over the world, it's no surprise that talent shows of all kinds are popular on television. "America's Got Talent" is a talent competition show that has been airing since 2006. With over 380 episodes, the show features hopeful contestants who are all competing for the winning prize of one million dollars. From singers to dancers to magicians, 'AGT' allows a wide variety of acts to compete on the show. The British version of the series followed the American one's debut shortly after in June 2007. Susan Boyle was one of the most famous winners to come from the "Got Talent" series as a whole, as she stunned audiences with her brilliantly beautiful voice. The series was named the world's most successful reality TV format by Guinness World Records in 2014, as it had spin-offs in over 68 countries at the time. While there have been many different judges throughout the seasons, one constant — and the show's creator — is the infamous tough judge, Simon Cowell. Known for his harsh critiques, even Cowell can be impressed if a contestant's act is good enough quality.

In an episode back from season 13, a little girl with a powerful voice totally surprised Simon Cowell with her remarkable talent. Although she looked sweet, the cuteness was not the only thing that the little girl dressed in pink had going for her. The little girl, named Sophie Fatu, shocked all four judges of "America's Got Talent" and left the audience screaming in awe in this incredible video from 2018 that has taken the internet by storm. 

Read on to learn more about 'AGT,' Sophie Fatu, and to see her incredible talent for yourself. 

When Sophie Fatu hit the stage, even Simon Cowell was impressed. The talent judge, who is notorious for his signature line "I don't mean to be rude, but…" (also the title of his book, by the way), has been on the panel countless times. For auditions that do not go so well, Cowell has never shied away from giving his most honest feedback. Some of his most brutal quotes ever documented include: "There is as much chance of you being a pop star or a rock star as me flying to the moon tomorrow morning for breakfast. It's never going to happen," and "If the judging criteria or the voting criteria here was to vote people through for managing to sing every note out of tune, you would win tonight."

However, despite Cowell's tough demeanor, Sophie Fatu was able to charm him with both her sweet appearance, but also her incredible talent. She may seem just like a pretty face, but the young girl is packing some serious vocal skills behind that sweet smile. In fact, 'AGT' is not Fatu's first time on stage. 

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Five-year-old Sophie Fatu is a young veteran of the spotlight. Self-described as a "jazz singer, model, and actress" on her Facebook page, Sophie has appeared on NBC's "Little Big Shots," YouTube, and the "Ellen Degeneres Show," where she performed a rendition of "Fly Me To The Moon" by Frank Sinatra. Naturally, "America's Got Talent" was next in her sights. 

The moment Sophie waddled onto the stage in her pink outfit and greeted the judges and audience, everyone melted at her adorable speaking voice. Not one person there was prepared for how cute Sophie was – not even Simon Cowell, a notoriously hard judge, who broke out in laughter at her entrance.

When Sophie Fatu began to sing, though, those expectations changed. 

In the video, the girl opened with a powerful rendition of "My Way" by Frank Sinatra, raising her hands with the lyrics and performing it like she was ages older. The song has lots of long sustained notes and big belting moments; it's a surprise that Fatu took the song on in the first place. The audience roared and cheered while the judges sat with their mouths wide open at what they were witnessing. Sophie Fatu held notes like a pro and conducted herself like an opera singer. No one thought a girl her age could do something as incredible as that! It's as if her voice has many more years than she herself has!

In the end, Sophie got approval from all four judges to move on to round two. Her mother, Victoria Fatu – an award-winning musician with her own popular YouTube channel and following – looked as proud as any parent could be when they both walked backstage. 

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